Remember when you were young and life was just a big playground filled with joy and candy? Well, I know somewhere you can have all the candy you want. It is a place filled with fashion’s nostalgic wonders, and it’s DoubleDutch Boutique, where the clothes can satisfy any woman’s sweet tooth.

DoubleDutch Boutique is a fabulous store that opened just three years ago by owners Leslie Jennings and Megan Luther, two women who wanted to serve all the women of Baltimore with notable retro fashions. “There is an audience in Baltimore, tons of women who do not always want to shop in the mall. There is a need here and we said ‘let’s just do it ourselves!’”, says Megan Luther. This store carries everything a lady needs, from trendy accessories, fine clothing, to a pumping pump. Yes, the DoubleDutch Boutique is a well needed store here in Baltimore that already has garnered a positive media frenzy by winning awards like Best Local Women’s Clothing Boutique by City Paper, and Best Fun Shoes by Baltimore Magazine.

When I skipped into the store, I instantly fell in love with everything. The interior is fun, yet sophisticated, and is also filled with a spirit of fashion glee. The clothes, outstandingly, are a major compliment to the interior design. Most of the pieces have fun prints, funky colors, and fabulous construction that make you want to run to the dressing room. The store mood is girly, retro, and fun.

The collections of clothing are to die for. Leslie and Megan know exactly what they want when it comes to picking out pieces. They carry designers from the likes of ‘the working girl at her home sewing machine to some of the larger labels, and the smaller labels in between.’ They go for a mix. They look for designers who have a vintage mod aesthetic. The designers’ works are very commendable. Every piece is built with taste and style.

Don’t get worried, ladies, DoubleDutch is the place for your recession-istas. Their prices are surprisingly affordable. “The bulk of our merchandise is under $100. Sometimes we do get merchandise that’s over $100, like a silk dress or special handbags, but we try to keep things affordable,” says Megan. They also have this wonderful event called Shopper’s Socials, which is a party held at the store every 1st Friday of the month. Drinks, food, and music are all served at the party including a 10% discount on all merchandise purchased. How fabulous!!

The DoubleDutch Boutique is simply chic. It quenches the thirst of fashionistas in Baltimore and beyond. Leslie and Megan have plans to launch their online store to satisfy all women who would die to be fabulous. Also, if you love candy, you definitely want to take your wardrobe licks at DoubleDutch Boutique until you reach the core of your fashion paradise.

By Abdu Eaton